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Ben Is Back is a 2018 American drama film written and directed by Peter Hedges, and starring Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, and Courtney B. Vance. The plot follows a mother who tries to help her addict son after he returns home from rehab.
Lucas Hedges, who plays Ben, had previously worked with director Peter Hedges in the film “Dan in Real Life” when he was just 11 years old. This collaboration between father and son adds another layer of emotional depth to the film.
Peter Hedges. 19-year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns home to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. Ben's mother, Holly, is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son staying clean. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed, and a mother's undying love for her son is tested as she does everything in her power to keep ...
Lucas Hedges, who plays Ben, also son of the director Peter Hedges, is on a phenomenal rise, appearing in not one but two Oscar-worthy performances this year, proving that Hollywood can still hold on the line with decent young actors such as Hedges as old talents slowly fade out.
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- Drama
- Peter Hedges
- 2018-12-05
Ben is Back - Full Cast & Crew. A woman's addict son appears on her doorstep on Christmas Eve bringing a promise of sobriety, but battles cynicism from his family. He has one day to prove...
Nineteen-year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve. Ben's mom, Holly, is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son's drug addiction.
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- Drama, Mystery & Thriller
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Sep 9, 2018 · Peter Hedges has crafted a juicy role for his Oscar-nominated son Lucas as a young addict who skips rehab for the holidays, but it's Julia Roberts’ performance as his worried-sick mother that...
